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National Association of Hispanic Nurses -Illinois Chapter (NAHN-Illinois) is being spotlighted on the Ruth Fell Wander Community Art Wall located in the lobby of First Bank of Highland Park. The new exhibit highlights their dedication to enriching the lives of Hispanic nurse individuals through the promotion of academic attainment, mentorship, professional development, and by actively reshaping healthcare in the Hispanic community.

In January of 1986, Jesusita Pedroza-Sepulveda RN brought together the founding committee who identified the many needs of healthcare delivery system for the Hispanic community. Recognizing that the lack of Hispanic Nurses and other healthcare professionals affected access to care for the entire Hispanic Community.

This association continues to increase awareness of nursing, improve access to care by providing educational, professional, and economic opportunities for Hispanic Nurses in Illinois. In 1994 the Illinois Hispanic Nurses Association was created, known as IHNA. IHNA has since, adopted the National title, so we are now known as NAHN-Illinois.

Often times Hispanic nurses work in isolation or with few other Hispanic nurse colleagues, NAHN-Illinois offers an opportunity to network with other Hispanic nurses working in diverse areas. NAHN-Illinois members are making contributions by advocating, educating, mentoring, and volunteering in the Latino community to improve health equity, elevate literacy, heighten education, and influence policy.

NAHN is committed to identifying the needs of the Hispanic community and empowering Hispanic nurses to become influential leaders throughout the state, nationally, and globally. Through advocacy and education, they aspire to challenge nurses to surpass their limits and become involved in advancing the nursing profession and reshaping the healthcare system of the future.

"NAHN Illinois is thrilled to invite you to experience our story at First Bank's December Art Wall! This display will spotlight our vibrant community, the dedication of our incredible nurses, and our mission to make healthcare accessible and compassionate for all. You'll see inspiring quotes, heartfelt stories, and the faces behind NAHN Illinois' impact. Join us in celebrating our journey and our influential role in Illinois healthcare!” said Jamie Najera, President, Board of Directors.

The NAHN-Illinois exhibit is located in the bank lobby and will be open to the public during regular business hours throughout the month of December. For more information about NAHN-Illinois or to sign-up for their newsletter, visit https://www.nahnillinois.org/ or on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

ABOUT RUTH FELL WANDER COMMUNITY ART WALL

The Ruth Fell Wander Community Art Wall was created in 2002 in memory of Bank Director, Ruth Fell Wander. The art wall showcases novice artwork from local non-profit organizations and provides visibility to the various resources and services offered throughout the community. For more information call 847-432-7800 or visit www.firstbankhp.com.

ABOUT FIRST BANK OF HIGHLAND PARK

First Bank of Highland Park, a Division of First Bank Chicago, provides full-service banking solutions for commercial and consumer clients throughout Chicagoland. With over 65 years of banking history, First Bank ranks as one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago. Our experienced bankers utilize our personal service model to provide customized banking solutions without the bureaucracy of the megabanks. First Bank’s deep culture of caring includes giving time, talent, and resources to all corners of our community. Our bank has been named as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Crain’s Chicago Business in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. American Banker ranked First Bank the #1 Bank to Work for 2024. To learn more about the First Bank of Highland Park, visit www.firstbankhp.com.

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The 56,000-square-foot compound sits on 7 acres.

The front gate is emblazoned with 23, for Jordan's number.

Jordan himself lived in the main house for 19 years.

One outdoor amenity is an infinity pool with a grass island in the middle.

The putting green outside the house comes complete with Jordan-branded flag sticks.

An indoor-outdoor entertainment space perfect for watching basketball.

Inside are multiple sitting areas and entertainment rooms. This one is the "great room."

This sitting room has a piano.

The centerpiece of the home is a full-size basketball court with a center ring that bears the name of his three children: Marcus, Jeffrey and Jasmine.

The home also features a locker room, trophy room, and a full gym.

Jordan's Chicago Bulls teammates used to work out there every morning, according to an interview shared by Concierge Auctions.

There is also a cigar room with card tables, where we're guessing Jordan has played some high-stakes poker games.

There's also an expansive wine cellar.

Some other fun details: The set of doors seen below are from the original Playboy Mansion in Chicago.

There is a large aquarium built into the wall in one of the dining areas just off the kitchen.

The library upstairs, which features a drop-down movie screen, was said to be Jordan's favorite room.

There are media rooms throughout the house. Even seemingly random nooks have TVs.

Even though it is widely considered abandoned, the house was at least at points occupied by staff Jordan hired to keep it looking fresh.

Jordan has other homes. In 2013, he spent $2.8 million on a North Carolina lake house located in a golf-course community.

The house is in Cornelius, about a 30-minute drive from the Charlotte Hornets' arena. Jordan bought the team for $275 million in 2010 and sold it for $3 billion in 2023.

Jordan also reportedly bought a house on a golf course in Jupiter, Florida, for $4.8 million in 2013 and spent $7.6 million on renovations. The Wall Street Journal reported in April that Jordan bought another mansion in Jupiter for $16.5 million.

He also owns a full-floor condo in downtown Charlotte, in the same building as NFL quarterback Cam Newton. Condos there reportedly went for between $1.5 and $3.5 million.

In 2019, Jordan listed his 10,000-square-foot home in Park City, Utah, for $7.5 million. Agents think it will likely sell faster than the Chicago compound.

Cork Gaines, Rachel Askinasi, and Tony Manfred contributed to this post. It was last updated on December 13, 2024.

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Originally listed at $29 million, His Airness's estate sold for a fraction of its original price — but its sale still broke records.

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Nearly 13 years after Michael Jordan first listed his massive north suburban estate the NBA Hall of Famer sold his Highland Park mansion this week for $9.5 million.

The sale, which closed Tuesday, marks the end of one of the longest-lived luxury listings in Illinois. Its new owner has yet to be identified.

Originally listed for $29 million in February 2012, the final sale price came in at less than one-third of the amount Jordan initially asked for the house at 2700 Point Drive.

By May 2015, the property had been reduced to $14.855 million, a figure chosen for its connection to Jordan’s iconic jersey number 23.

Despite a series of marketing promotions and publicity efforts, it would be more than nine additional years before the former Chicago Bull accepted an offer in September.

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Spanning more than 7 acres, the property boasts a litany of luxuries along with various reminders of the basketball star’s monumental career and lifestyle.

"NBA Superstar Michael Jordan's seven-acre estate is as legendary as His Airness himself," according to its listing.

"The 56,000 square foot property-equipped with every conceivable luxury amenity-is a physical monument to his tireless dedication and hard work," it said.

It includes an indoor basketball gym, a circular infinity pool, a putting green, a cigar room and garage space for 14 cars.

Evergreen trees strategically planted along the edge of the property provide privacy from the adjacent Heller Nature Center.

Jordan had the home custom-built in the early 1990s as he led the Chicago Bulls to their six NBA championships.

He and his then-wife, Juanita Vanoy, raised their family there before divorcing in 2006.

Jordan retained ownership of the house, which remained a fixture in local real estate headlines as the price lingered well above market value for over a decade.

The estate’s sale price sets a record in Highland Park for a non-lakefront property, according to Crain's Chicago Business.

While area homes on Lake Michigan commanded significantly higher prices, Jordan’s mansion commanded a sales price nearly twice the all-time record for a house west of the lake.

Over the years, various marketing stunts sought to attract buyers. Video tours highlighted the home's many signature features. At one point, a real estate agent promised a full set of Air Jordan sneakers to the eventual buyer.

Jordan, whose net worth is estimated to be more than $3.5 billion, is unlikely to feel the financial impact of the discounted sale.

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Highland Park City Council unanimously approved a $131 million budget on Monday, with final approval of an 8.1 percent property tax levy hike set for next month.

Spending is up by $4 million from last year's budget, though the city's total staff size is shrinking by 0.6 of a full-time position to 272.4.

Finance Director Kristi McCaulou said the property tax increase amounts to an additional $125 for a Highland Park homeowner whose house is assessed at $500,000 in value.

"This increase is driven heavily by the debt levy and it has to do with the timing of our debt payments and previously issued debt, as well as some new debt that the city is expected to issue in 2025," McCaulou said at a "truth in taxation" hearing, which is mandated by state law any time home rule municipalities seek to hike levies by more than 5 percent in a year.

The 2025 Highland Park city budget dedicates $36 million to capital improvement projects, $32 million of which is set aside for infrastructure improvements, according to City Manager Ghida Neukirch.

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"The 2025 capital [improvement plan] is supported by $10.5 million of debt financing, $9.4 million of user charges, $6.7 million of strategic fund drawdowns, $5.2 million of motor fuel tax and grants, and $4.2 million of sales tax, tax increment financing, other taxes, and sale of assets," Neukirch said.

This includes $16 million for upgrades to streets, sidewalks, bridges, parking areas, bike paths, lighting and forestry, along with another $16 million for water and sewer system improvements, Neukirch said in the budget transmittal letter. The remaining $4 million will go toward facility upgrades and replacing fleet equipment.

Mayor Nancy Rotering emphasized that the city government's share of its residents' property tax bills is just under 8 percent.

"We continue to look at city operations and investments with a sustainability lens," Rotering said. "We're making progress, but we have a handful of goals not yet met that we will continue to work on, as our future and the futures of our children depend on it."

The mayor said the 2025 budget supports the local government's commitment to fiscal stability, public safety, infrastructure investments, economic development and environmental stability.

"It reflects our values as a community. It's balanced and it's transparent. Our costs line up clearly with our revenues," the mayor said.

Rotering also claimed, falsely, that "we're one of only a handful of Illinois cities with the highest bond rating available, AAA."

While it is true that Moody's does rate Highland Park "Aaa," with a credit update in February citing the fact that the median income of its residents is twice the national average, that agency also gave top ratings to more than "a handful" of other towns.

On the North Shore alone: Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Deerfield, Wilmette, Winnetka, Northbrook and Glenview, not to mention other cities, such as Champaign, in other parts of the state, received top ratings from Moody's. And last year, fellow ratings agency Standard & Poor's listed 22 Illinois municipalities with AAA stable ratings — Highland Park was not among them.

Also at Monday's meeting, the City Council approved a new contract with City Manager Ghida Neukirch, who completed a decade on the job last month.

The new five-year employment agreement includes a raise of more than $14,000, bringing her base salary to $300,000. The contract also includes $3,500 in annual deferred compensation, two additional vacation days and a one-time $20,000 bonus.

The city's 2025 budget was approved Monday, while the levy is set for final approval Dec. 16.